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ASTTBC Executive Director…
John Leech, AScT, CAE
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Pietro Calendino
Acting Mayor, City of Burnaby
AGM Business Session
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ASTTBC President…
Doug Carter, CTech
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Approval of Minutes
Business Arising
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President’s Annual Report
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Doug CarterDoug Carter, CTech, CTech PresidentPresident Bill MacPhersonBill MacPherson, AScT , AScT Vice PresidentVice President Dave RutherfordDave Rutherford, AScT, AScT Secretary-Secretary-
TreasurerTreasurer
BCLS, CLS BCLS, CLS Darrin HeislerDarrin Heisler, AScT , AScT Past PresidentPast President
ASTTBC Council 2009-10
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ASTTBC Council 2009-10 Dave BoswellDave Boswell, AScT, AScT Clarissa BrennanClarissa Brennan, AScT, AScT Prakash JoshiPrakash Joshi, AScT, EngL, AScT, EngL Shirley KoenigShirley Koenig, AScT, AScT Ken McNamesKen McNames, CTech, CPI, CTech, CPI John MeldrumJohn Meldrum, AScT, RSD, AScT, RSD Bob PrasadBob Prasad, AScT, AScT Trent ReidTrent Reid, CTech, CTech Keith TrulsonKeith Trulson, AScT, EngL, AScT, EngL
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Public Representatives
Jim Blake, MBA, CA John Murphy
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Doug DuncanDoug Duncan, AScT, AScT 19721972 ––19741974
Ron GreenRon Green, AScT, AScT 19771977 ––19791979
Marsh HeinekeyMarsh Heinekey, AScT, AScT 19791979 ––19811981
John ShortreidJohn Shortreid, AScT, CLS, AScT, CLS 19811981 ––19831983
Geoff SaleGeoff Sale, AScT, AScT 19891989 ––19911991
Dan MooneyDan Mooney, AScT, AScT 19931993 ––19951995
Bob ColcloughBob Colclough, AScT, AScT 19971997 ––19991999
Keith SwitzerKeith Switzer, AScT, AScT 20052005 ––20072007
Darrin HeislerDarrin Heisler, AScT, AScT 20072007 ––20092009
Past Presidents in Attendance
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Approval of Minutes
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Report on Motions
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President’s Report
Doug Carter, CTech
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Member Satisfaction Survey Overall satisfaction constant Areas of focus
• Profile• Careers in technology• Teams• Rights to practice
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Highlights of ASTTBC Accomplishments in 2009…Goal #1 – Professional Legislation & Regulation • Licensing of house inspectors• ASTTBC will determine education and training and
standards for ‘Registered Onsite Wastewater Practitioner’
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Highlights of ASTTBC Accomplishments in 2009…Goal #1 – Professional Legislation & Regulation • Met with government about potential legislative
changes• ASTT Act amended related to the Labour Mobility Act
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Highlights of ASTTBC Accomplishments in 2009…
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Goal #2 – Rights To Practice• ‘Qualified Professional’ in Landfill Gas Management
Regulation• Government agency regulations (e.g. WorkSafe BC)
Highlights of ASTTBC Accomplishments in 2009…Goal #3 – Professional Standards &Regulation• RTMgr program implemented• Professionalism and Ethics texts drafted• Professional Assessment Program – Onsite Wastewater• Practice guidelines – Fire Protection• Practice Review Board investigated 90 complaints
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Highlights of ASTTBC Accomplishments in 2009…
Goal #4 – Professional Recognition• $175,000 media & advertising campaign• Cabinet ministers, MP’s, MLA’s • On-campus events; 1,064 new student members
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Highlights of ASTTBC Accomplishments in 2009…
Goal #4 – Professional Recognition• Terasen Gas ‘Technologist Forum’• BC Hydro ‘Engineering Awareness Week’• TELUS registrations
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Highlights of ASTTBC Accomplishments in 2009…
Goal #4 – Professional Recognition• Professional associations, unions, science councils• APEGBC’s 2009 AGM & conference• Consulting Engineers of BC awards gala
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Highlights of ASTTBC Accomplishments in 2009…
Goal #5 – Member Services• Member Compensation Survey 2009 results posted• New services & discounts• Web sites• ASTT News / ASTT e-News
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Highlights of ASTTBC Accomplishments in 2009…
Goal #6 – Technology Education & Careers• ‘Ignite The Spark!’ campaign• Terasen Gas $25,000 commitment for First Nations
bursary• Technology Education & Careers Council
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Highlights of ASTTBC Accomplishments in 2009…
Goal #6 – Technology Education & Careers• BIG Little Science Centre – Kamloops• Event sponsorship• National Technology Week
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Highlights of ASTTBC Accomplishments in 2009…
Goal #7 – Public Policy• Roundtable On Technology Skills Shortage III• First Nations Careers Council• BC Women in Technology
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Highlights of ASTTBC Accomplishments in 2009…
Goal #8 – Governance & Management• Total registrants 9,893• Net growth 5.4% • Surplus $4,252
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Public Representatives Report 2009
• John MurphyUnderwriters Laboratories Canada
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• Jim Blake, MBA, CAPrince George Airport Authority
Public Representatives Report 2009
1. Professional Accountability: Complaints & Their Disposition
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Complaint OutcomeComplaint Outcome 20092009
Cease & Desist - ethics/logo/titles – complied 22
Ethics Complaint - censure applied 55
Ethics Complaint - no breach of code found 9
Ethics Complaint withdrawn
Title/logo inquiry – no action taken by PRB
Complaint in abeyance (membership cancelled) 4
Total ComplaintsTotal Complaints 9090
Public Representatives Report 20091. Professional Accountability: Complaints &
Their Disposition Commendation:
ASTTBC serves the public well with its handling of complaints
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Recommendation:
ASTTBC report more fully and regularly on complaints
2. Professional Practice & Examination
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2. Professional Practice & Examination
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Commendation: ASTTBC’s work to enhance the Professional Practice & Examination will ensure greater awareness of professional obligations
Recommendation: Engage other associations of technology professionals in their use of the Professional Practice & Examination
3. Professional Assessment Program
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3. Professional Assessment Program
Commendation:
The Professional Assessment Program is an extraordinary initiative
Recommendation:
Extend the Professional Assessment Program to other certification programs
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4. Continuing Professional Development
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4. Continuing Professional Development
Commendation:
ASTTBC’s efforts to enhance continuous improvement is applauded
Recommendation:
ASTTBC should require all members to demonstrate their commitment to CPD
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5. House Inspection Licensing
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5. House Inspection Licensing
Commendation:
ASTTBC provided solid leadership in the application of the new licensing regime in BC
Recommendation:
ASTTBC should advance to Consumer Protection BC the need for common standard for professional certification & regulation
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6. Onsite Wastewater Certification Program
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6. Onsite Wastewater Certification Program
Commendation:
ASTTBC’s high standards for professional regulation are exemplified in the Onsite Wastewater certification program
Recommendation:
ASTTBC should develop national competency standards for the Onsite Wastewater certification program
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Auditor’s Report…
Dave Rutherford, AScT, BCLS, CLS Secretary Treasurer
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ASTTBC… 2009
Total AssetsTotal Assets $$1,416,9181,416,918
• Current InvestmentsCurrent Investments 557,924557,924
• Investments Investments 150,000150,000
• Capital AssetsCapital Assets 532,748532,748
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Statement I – Statement Of Financial Position
ASTTBC… 2009
Notes:Notes:Note 1 - purpose of ASTTBCNote 1 - purpose of ASTTBCNote 2 - significant accounting policiesNote 2 - significant accounting policiesNote 6 - value on land and buildingNote 6 - value on land and building
- office furniture and - office furniture and equipmentequipment
- computer equipment and - computer equipment and softwaresoftware
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ASTTBC… 2009
Note 7Note 7 - - Line of CreditLine of CreditNote 8Note 8 - - government grantgovernment grantNote 9 - FEAT loanNote 9 - FEAT loanNote 10 - reserve fund of $138,240Note 10 - reserve fund of $138,240Note 13 -Note 13 - financial status of FEATfinancial status of FEAT
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ASTTBC… 2009
Total Liabilities and Net Assets Total Liabilities and Net Assets $$ 1,416,9181,416,918
• Total Liabilities Total Liabilities 777,197777,197
• Net Assets Net Assets 639,721639,721
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Statement I – Liabilities and Net Assets
ASTTBC… 2009
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Statement II – Statement of Operations
Revenue Revenue $$ 2,618,8612,618,861• Membership Dues Membership Dues 1,893,6671,893,667• Registration Fees Registration Fees 41,05441,054• Professional Affairs Professional Affairs 427,738427,738
Expenses Expenses $$ 2,614,6092,614,609Excess of Revenue over ExpensesExcess of Revenue over Expenses 4,2524,252
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Statement III – Changes to Net AssetsStatement III – Changes to Net Assets
Balance at year end of $ 639,721Balance at year end of $ 639,721
ASTTBC… 2009
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Statement IV – Statement of Cash Flows
Auditor’s Report…
Dave Rutherford, AScT, BCLS, CLS Secretary Treasurer
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Appointment of Auditors
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O’Neill, Goldstone & CoO’Neill, Goldstone & Co
FEAT Report…
Karl Miller, AScT
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FEAT… 2009 Financial Highlights
RevenueRevenue $$43,83243,832
Charitable activitiesCharitable activities21,60021,600
Expenses & fund raising costsExpenses & fund raising costs10,06310,063
Excess revenue over expensesExcess revenue over expenses $$12,16912,169
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FEAT… 2009 Financial Highlights
Contribution to Technology Contribution to Technology Legacy FundLegacy Fund $$ 58,58958,589
AssetsAssets 461,100461,100
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FEAT Board Members…
• Mike Iviney, AScT, Chair• John Baker, AScT, Secretary/Treasurer• Bill MacPherson, AScT• Karl Miller, AScT• Dan Mooney, AScT, CPWI 1• Doug Nott, CTech
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ASTT Regulations Changes
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• Professional Technologist (PTech) 2.2 (d)Professional Technologist (PTech) 2.2 (d)
• Practice Review Board and Discipline Committee 4.7 (c)Practice Review Board and Discipline Committee 4.7 (c)
• Practice Review Board and Discipline Committee 4.7 (d) Practice Review Board and Discipline Committee 4.7 (d)
• Public Representatives appointed to Council 9.1Public Representatives appointed to Council 9.1
• Electronic Banking 11.1Electronic Banking 11.1
Special Guests…
Alicia Brady, Communications Program Coordinator Construction Safety Network
Pietro Calendino, Councilor, City of BurnabyBarry Cavanaugh, LLB, Executive Director, ASETKathy Corrigan, MLA, Burnaby-Deer Lake
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Special Guests…
Hon Michael de JongHon Michael de Jong, Attorney General , Attorney General Harry DiemerHarry Diemer, President & CEO, BC Safety Authority, President & CEO, BC Safety Authority
Honourary Member of ASTTBC Honourary Member of ASTTBC Derek DoyleDerek Doyle, PEng, Executive Director, APEGBC, PEng, Executive Director, APEGBCLarry DyckLarry Dyck, AScT, Transitions Manager , AScT, Transitions Manager
Thompson Rivers UniversityThompson Rivers University
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Special Guests…
Hedy FryHedy Fry, MP, Vancouver, Centre, MP, Vancouver, CentreLouis GuayLouis Guay, LLB, CIP, Vice President Marketing, LLB, CIP, Vice President Marketing
TD Insurance Meloche MonnexTD Insurance Meloche MonnexDave HayerDave Hayer, MLA, Surrey-Tynehead, MLA, Surrey-TyneheadCandy HodsonCandy Hodson, Vice President, Black Press, Vice President, Black PressRuss KinghornRuss Kinghorn, PEng, President, APEGBC, PEng, President, APEGBC
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Special Guests…
Roslyn KuninRoslyn Kunin, PhD, Director, Canada West, PhD, Director, Canada WestCathy LangeCathy Lange, Executive Director, CSABC, Executive Director, CSABCDoug LarsenDoug Larsen, Director, Special Projects, College of , Director, Special Projects, College of
New CaledoniaNew CaledoniaRichard LeeRichard Lee, MLA, Burnaby North, MLA, Burnaby NorthRod MacLeodRod MacLeod, CET, President Elect, OACETT, CET, President Elect, OACETT
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Special Guests…
Paul MorrisonPaul Morrison, AScT, As. Dean, BCIT, AScT, As. Dean, BCITBruce RalstonBruce Ralston, MLA, Surrey-Whalley, MLA, Surrey-WhalleyJohn ReynoldsJohn Reynolds, PC, Honourary Member of ASTTBC , PC, Honourary Member of ASTTBC Peter RobertsonPeter Robertson, MBA, Director Strategic Partnerships, TRU, MBA, Director Strategic Partnerships, TRUAlix RussellAlix Russell, Director Communications, CHBA BC, Director Communications, CHBA BC
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Special Guests…
Chris SankeyChris Sankey, Manager, Aboriginal Skills & Employment , Manager, Aboriginal Skills & Employment PartnershipPartnership
Sid SiddiquiSid Siddiqui, PEng, Vice President, Stantec, PEng, Vice President, StantecPat SimpsonPat Simpson, Executive Director, SAFERhomes, Executive Director, SAFERhomesColin SmithColin Smith, PEng, President, Rapid Transit , PEng, President, Rapid Transit
Honourary Member of ASTTBC Honourary Member of ASTTBC Trevor WilliamsTrevor Williams, PEng, Dean, BCIT, PEng, Dean, BCIT
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Motions From the Floor
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Nominations Report
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President Doug Carter, CTech Vice President Bill MacPherson, AScT
Secretary-Treasurer Dave Rutherford, AScT, BCLS, CLS
Past President Darrin Heisler, AScT
Jim BlakeJim Blake, CA, MBA (*), CA, MBA (*)Clarissa BrennanClarissa Brennan, AScT, AScTRichard CaveRichard Cave, AScT, AScTRussell DobieRussell Dobie, AScT, AScTShirley KoenigShirley Koenig, AScT, AScTKen McNamesKen McNames, CTech, CPI, CTech, CPI
* Public representative appointed by * Public representative appointed by CouncilCouncil
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Directors
John MeldrumJohn Meldrum, AScT, RSD, AScT, RSDJohn MurphyJohn Murphy (*) (*)Bob PrasadBob Prasad, AScT, AScTTrent ReidTrent Reid, CTech, CTechKeith TrulsonKeith Trulson, AScT, EngL, AScT, EngL
* Public representative appointed by Council* Public representative appointed by Council
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Directors
Adjourn Business Session
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Workshops
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• Contracts Components and Pitfalls - Ballroom
• Green Roofs - Venezia Room
• Conflict Resolution - Firenze Room